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Grounds Maintenance Equipment - John Deere 2026

GENTOO GROUP

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gentoo Group, a public undertaking located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, involves the acquisition of John Deere lawn mowers. The contract, titled "Grounds Maintenance Equipment - John Deere 2026," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically mowers, and was awarded on 22nd April 2026. This procurement follows a direct method, below the threshold without competition, as part of the TPPL Grounds Maintenance Framework. The contract commenced on 30th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026, indicating the completion stage of the procurement. The goods will be delivered within the UKC23 region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural machinery, especially those dealing with grounds maintenance. Thomas Sherriff & Co Limited, an SME based in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for smaller enterprises to engage in direct procurement procedures. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-quality lawn mowers and related goods might find similar opportunities rewarding, particularly if they aim to expand their presence in public procurement. Engaging with frameworks like TPPL could be advantageous for businesses seeking streamlined procurement processes and increased visibility in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Equipment - John Deere 2026

Notice Description

Purchase of John Deere lawn mowers - procured via the TPPL Grounds Maintenance Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036511-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS SHERRIFF

Further Information

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